The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 62,300

€ 67,200

€ 62,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR is 8.2 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
67.6
78.1
86.3
68.4
78.1
85.7
78.1 in
Width
78.1 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
67.6 in
Height
68.4 in
114.3
192
118.2
200.2
192 in
Length
200.2 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6471 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
7.59 %

General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
CR
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DEN*
Engine Code
BAR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
282 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
16.18 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
17 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
17 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
31 mpg
city
12 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
706 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
457 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
135.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
257.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
257.7 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft















51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft